The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V557000·Announced 2016-07-26

Load Trail Triple Axle Tilt Deck Trailers Recalled for Weld Defects

Load Trail is recalling 2014-2016 Triple Axle Tilt Deck trailers because weld joints may crack, potentially causing equipment to disengage and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (weld cracks) that could lead to equipment disengagement and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Load Trail LLC is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 81.5 x 22 Triple Axle Tilt Deck trailers manufactured between January 1, 2014, and January 1, 2016. These trailers were sold through Altec for use in transporting TDA58 Articulating Telescopic Aerial Devices.

The affected trailers have weld joints that may crack where the front bumper, frame, and the stationary deck are joined. If these welds fail, the equipment may disengage from the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash.

Load Trail will notify owners, and dealers will repair the weld joints on the trailers free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2016. Owners may contact Load Trail customer service at 1-800-650-5194 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LOAD TRAIL TRIPLE AXLE TILT DECK
Brand
LOAD TRAIL
Manufacturer
Load Trail LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
54

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRIPLE AXLE TILT DECK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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